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Myth Over Matter: How George Lucas Reached for the Starsnew

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" -- from Star Wars’s opening moment, George Lucas made it clear he wasn’t interested in making ordinary movies. No Casablanca for him; no Citizen Kane or The Searchers or L’avventura or Persona.
Boston Phoenix  |  Jeffrey Gantz  |  05-12-2005  |  Movies

Bio Picks: Oscar Gives its Nod to Lies and Livesnew

The Phoenix picks what movies will get Oscar nominations this year.
Boston Phoenix  |  Peter Keough  |  01-21-2005  |  Movies

Repeat Offendernew

Alfred Kinsey is back, and so is the 'Red' scare. Why Kinsey scares the pants off right-wing Republicans.
Boston Phoenix  |  Peter Keough  |  11-19-2004  |  Movies

Film About Bush and Osama Premieres at Cannesnew

An account of Michael Moore's triumph at Cannes 2004 with his "Fahrenheit 9/11" documentary.
Boston Phoenix  |  Gerald Peary  |  05-27-2004  |  Movies

Summer Movie Season Offers Films with Issuesnew

Summer movies give shape to our unformed wishes and terrors, reducing them to escapist entertainment. Presidential candidates should pay attention to what we watch.
Boston Phoenix  |  Peter Keough  |  05-27-2004  |  Movies

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